Minskin
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Domestic cat (Felis catus) |
The Minskin is a breed of cat derived from intentional cross-breeding between the Munchkin and Burmese cat breeds, with the addition of Sphynx and Devon Rex. It is a mostly-hairless or very short-coated dwarf cat breed, with point coloration at the extremities.
History
Origin
In 1998, Paul McSorley began developing the breed in
Appearance
The Minskin is notable for its short stature caused by achondroplasia and the hairlessness or near hairlessness. The head of the Minskin is rounded and wide. The ears have slightly rounded tips. The eyes are large and round, set wide apart. The body is semi-cobby giving it a fubsy appearance.[2]
Coat
The coat of the Minskin is short and the fur-points cover the mask, ears, legs, tail, and scrotum. Fur-points are where the fur is more densely coated compared to other areas where it is sparser such as the torso or temple. The cat may or not may not possess whiskers (
Health
Due to having the hairlessness of the Sphynx and the dwarfism of the Munchkin, the Minskin is susceptible to several health issues of those breeds.[3] The genetic disorder responsible for the breed's shortened stature can result in an undersized jaw, thick-looking joints, curved spine, and a bow-legged or knock-kneed posture.[4] The shortened legs make the Minskin more susceptible to feline osteoarthritis.[5][6]
Munchkins have a higher incidence of lordosis and pectus excavatum.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Minskin". TICA.org. The International Cat Association. 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Minskin Standard". The International Cat Association. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "Minskin". International Cat Care. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "Feline Dwarfism". Basepaws. March 6, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "Genetic Welfare Problems of Companion Animals, Munchkin - Limb Deformity". Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW). Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ISBN 978-0721667959.
- ISBN 978-0-7020-2986-8.
There may be a familial tendency to thoracic wall deformities (pectus excavatum, unilateral thoracic wall concavity) in Bengal kittens, and chondrodystrophic Munchkin cats may also have an increased incidence of pectus excavatum and spinal lordosis.
External links
- Minskin Breed Introduction The International Cat Association.